WGS - Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

This course offers an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies (WGS). Grounded in feminist, queer, and disability theories, students develop a critical lens from which to examine gender, sexuality and sex as they are informed by power systems. The course will address intersectional topics such as race and ethnicity, class, violence, reproductive rights and social justice.

An exploration of one or more special topics in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies (WGS). May be repeated if content varies

An advanced exploration of one or more special topics in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies (WGS). It is recommended that students take at least one Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies course prior to this course, but this course may be taken as a first Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies course by ambitious students. May be repeated if content varies.

This course offers an advanced overview of the interdisciplinary field of Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies (WGS). Premised on the foundational notion that gender, sexuality and sex are constructed categories, the course examines the history of the women’s and LGBTQIA+ movements, systemic oppression and intersectionality. It also applies critical frameworks, including feminist, queer and disability theory.